10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 61,566 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was stationary, the instrument panel malfunctioned and all of the instrument panel functions stopped working. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges operated intermittently, such as the fuel gauge and the odometer. In addition, the engine indicator illuminated. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
- Conyers, GA, USA
My Dodge keeps on having electrical issues with battery light coming on and battery is new lights flicker on and off on panel while driving. Concerning possibility of charging system not working as well. But alternator is new. Car wont start sometimes like the battery is dead but battery is new bought in 2016 Oct. It sometimes wont turn over and fact is the cars power doors are now beeping at me and not sure why. That just started. I got to unlock doors but now they buzz constantly. City driving mostly but scared to drive because it acts like it wants to stop completely.all this happens as I try and drive my car. One time this last week car didn't start, had to jump it started right up then. Im scared to drive this car.no one at bear auto told me this car had electrical problems. Redmond Oregon.
- Prineville, OR, USA
Clockspring on my 99 Grand Caravan SE has my airbag light on. My gauges went out while driving down hwy going 65mph and came right back on and my head lights flicker and its like it just comes and goes.
- Jackson Gap, AL, USA
Intermittent loss of all dashboard indicator lights and gauges. Electric door locks will not work. Sometimes all malfunctions will clear themselves, sometimes I must slap the top of the dashboard with my hand several times to clear the malfunction. I have only seen this with vehicle in motion and on all roads.
- Severna Park, MD, USA
While driving, the instrument cluster will go blank. Instruments: Gas gauge, temperature, and speedometer needles will go to zero. Digital readouts go blank. Normal function returns usually in minutes and sometimes faster if I hit the dashboard with my hand. My research indicates this to be a significant problem with numerous year models of Dodge minivans. This issue is described as a computer communication problem caused by faulty connections in the instrument cluster that interrupt the connections between the three onboard computers. When the power goes out to the dash, indicating a connection problem, will my airbags still work? the error code for this malfunction is: P1698.
- Montvale, VA, USA
Driving down road as usual and all the dash components went down I hit a bump and they came back up or if I slap the top of it they will come back on. I like knowing how much gas I have, how fast I'm going or even if I'm overheating. And I do carry a disabled person plus my self so we depend on this everyday.
- Connelly Springs, NC, USA
Both original keys and spares can be removed while the engine is running and in any gear. The van also has a failure to start that resembles a dead battery. I replaced the battery and the problem still exists and is completely related to the ignition switch.
- Meriden , CT, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the power windows, windshield wipers, and cruise control would fail sporadically. The emergency brake warning light would also illuminate intermittently. The radio had also failed in addition to the air bag warning light remaining illuminated. The contact took the vehicle in for recall repairs in 2008 under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V480000 (air bags) where the clock spring was replaced. The repair corrected the failure for approximately one month before recurring. In addition, the contact stated that the drive belt was defective and was repaired several times to no avail. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
- Mathison, MS, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that her vehicle had previously been serviced for recall 04V480000 (air bags). A month after being repaired, the vehicle displayed the same failure which was that the cruise control, windows, radio, windshield wipers, horn, lights, door locks and radio did not function on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The current mileage was approximately 178,000.
- Mathiston, MS, USA
Three times in six weeks, the serpentine belt (which powers the power steering, alternator and water pump) has slipped off the pulleys. In one of the three instances, the drive belt was shredded. After a quick search of the internet, literally hundreds of complaints about this were found. Fortunately, in our case, there has not been an injury to date, however a loss of power steering at the wrong moment could easily cause an accident. Likewise, loss of accessories such as the alternator and water pump could leave someone stranded. On this vehicle, the belt tensioner has been replaced and the belt has been replaced three times in less than 1,000 miles.
- Grover, NC, USA
I have a 99 Dodge Grand Caravan when I first got it every thing was working fine. I have had it for about a year and now the horn doesn't work, the blinkers only work sometimes, the airbag light is always on which means it isn't working. These problems are dangerous in alot of ways an airbag failing can cause serious injury. Also my blinkers only working sometimes have caused me to get a ticket and the horn not working makes it impossible to get my car inspected. The mechanic said that all these problems are related to the wiring in the dash. It is very expensive to have the whole thing rewired so I haven't been able to do it yet.
- Salina, UT, USA
Instruments and instrument panel lights become inoperative with no warning. In the past several years, while driving the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, without warning, the instrument panel lights would go off and all gauges would quit working. Usually, a smack on the top of the dashboard would bring it back, however, lately this did not work. The latest incident was on a cold, dark, wet evening with my wife driving and the children in the van. This problem results in not being able to see the speedometer nor the gear selection. I feel this is an unsafe condition that should be looked into by the manufacturer. In performing an internet search on this subject, it appears there may be a manufacturing defect with the soldering of some connectors for the instrument panel. Thank you.
- Charleroi, PA, USA
D/C refused to pay for my labor on a clockspring repair.
- Powder Springs, GA, USA
We noticed check engine light was illuminated. Vehicle taken to Firestone. Problem due to bad leak detection pump. Ldp on order but vehicle is drivable. Vehicle is driven three days. The day ldp arrives speedometer and odometer quits. Computer burned out. Ordered rebuilt computer, since no new computers available, from Dodge. Vehicle is not driven 14 days waiting for computer. Firestone installs computer. Three days later check engine light illuminates. Firestone says problem due to bad ldp. Obtain new ldp from Dodge but installed by Firestone. Two days later check engine light illuminates. Firestone resets computer but codes keeps displaying. Firestone says problem beyond their expertise. Vehicle taken to Dodge. Dodge inspects vehicle says computer burned out. Dodge has vehicle for 10 days waiting replacement computer under warranty. Dodge replaces computer and checks wiring harness for loose connections. Two days later check engine light illuminates. Dodge says computer burned out. Dodge replaces and third computer which burns out. Dodge suspects bad ldp, but rules out when informed ldp was replaced less than one month. Dodge replaces and burns out fourth computer. 26 days and five computers later, Dodge says vehicle has serious problem. Dodge consults with Chrysler technical who recommends replacement of entire wiring harness. We decline because not a sure fix and have Dodge put the vehicle back together. Dodge disconnected wire between ldp and computer to prevent computer from burning up. Upon taking vehicle home radiator leak discovered which we replace. Wiring harness inspected by independent automotive electrical expert who said vehicle electrical problem was too much trouble to trace.
- Diamond Bar, CA, USA
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The electrical devices failed to come on. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that a electrical shortage was inside of the vehicle and had to be placed on a diagnostic machine. Please fill in additional information.
- Redford, MI, USA
Problems with vehicle's instrument panel, air bag sensors and associated printed circuit board modules. There were problems with the PCM, the sensor failed, the engine stalled, the check engine light had come on along with the malfunctioning indicator light, the shift indicator light had gone out, the dash lights had gone out, and the odometer malfunctioned. The circuit board had to be replaced twice and the air bag and air bag light returned. The clock spring and air bag control module was replaced. The consumer requested reimbursement.
- Holland, MI, USA
Well a few months ago we had electrical problems with our 1999 Grand Caravan. The mileage, gas gauge, odometer, speedometer stopped working while I was in the van with it running in park. It turned out by a certified tech to be a manufacturer's defect because it was a wire was rubbing on a manufacturer's weld located in the overhead compartment area. So we paid for it to be fixed $500 and no problem since. So currently we had our airbag light come on along with no horn or cruise control. So I contacted Dodge like some of these sites I read said to do because some other people had theirs worked on for free and I got a email which states they will not work on either reimbursement for the one and not even for the airbag light. I am currently not driving the van because I waited for my response from Dodge. Our van only has around 67,000 miles on it. I have the email from Dodge if you are interested in showing how they respond.
- Marion, IL, USA
The red light air bag is on, also the horn do not work, and the cruise control do not work.
- Chandler, AZ, USA
Re: 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan had intermittent and then constant air bag light followed shortly thereafter by simultaneous loss of cruise control & horn.
- Carnegie, PA, USA
- Grants Pass, OR, USA